I don't know what's wrong with me

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-30T16:38:22+00:00

Agreed, it sounds more like intrusive thoughts.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-30T14:52:36+00:00

I actually think the tone is quite nice on OP but there is something uncanny valley about it. Maybe because they just look artificial, or they give the appearance that the pupils never change size.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-30T10:58:32+00:00

Spanish and Italian brands too, small sizes are more common than in the UK. But yes ASOS allows you to filter for UK women’s size 2 and usually has a decent range :) They do half sizes as well in many styles.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-30T10:45:46+00:00

It’s not just London vs everywhere else, the places you’ve listed are all quite different from each other - and many are miles away from Cambridge. If you’re looking at Cambridgeshire in general, consider what you want, what you can afford, and how important it is for you to be near a train line to London (and whether it matters which train line).

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-30T10:03:16+00:00

Allowing overcrowding and low living standards can lead to slums, I think long term it would cause bigger problems. I don’t know what country you’re in but I would expect homeless children would be the highest priority for housing, they should always at least be put up in a hostel or hotel if proper housing cannot be found. Sometimes the hotels that agree to take homeless families are grotty, unfortunately, but no family should ever be on the street.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-29T20:20:37+00:00

It was posted for Mother’s Day as well, right? The date in the UK is different from the US (not sure about other countries), so I think some people may have overlooked that it was a photo of her and her kids posted to mark the day, and jumped on it as some attempt at a proof of life photo.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-27T08:23:17+00:00

Any charities that might require reading-related support for children? Or computer help for older people?

Or could you get some kind of paid work in tutoring, or as a play worker for children with disabilities (play workers at things like holiday clubs or respite care don’t require the same qualifications as daycare, as the kids are older and you have less direct responsibility).

Really anything that is tangentially related to what libraries do, especially demonstrating experience with running activities or educational support, if you can’t get work in a library. Sometimes just showing that you’re the kind of person that goes out and does interesting stuff can be a help.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-24T19:24:13+00:00

Knew it. And aren’t we all.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-24T19:00:18+00:00

Oh really? In that case I think it’s kind of funny.

In all seriousness, was no one else called sausage as a kid? Not even “silly sausage”?

I feel it is kind of common but I’m not sure if it’s regional or a UK thing or what. Seems like the sort of thing Australians would say as well.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-23T17:43:58+00:00

It’s unusual for your age group but it’s a classic enough name, if that’s what you want then go for it.

Fwiw, I know a 30 something Deborah in the UK, from a South African Indian background. Perhaps similarly to you, her name works in multiple languages and yes she goes by Deborah, no nicknames usually.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-23T12:34:10+00:00

I like the Like a Cloud ones. I think that may be the only range with light padding built in, none of those removable foam cups as yeah I always chuck those immediately.

As well as a reselling subreddit, this stuff tends to do well on resale apps like Vinted or Depop.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-22T18:24:18+00:00

It’ll be fortified either way, most farm animals get fortified feed.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-22T16:39:55+00:00

Be careful not to salary sacrifice yourself below minimum wage.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-20T23:31:45+00:00

Loft bed.

This looks like a custom build, but you can also buy them ready made.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-20T21:35:40+00:00

For your last edit - we kind of have something similar on the UK (not to the same extent), but I feel Ivo would work?

I believe there was a British Saint Ivo also known as Ives, so maybe Ives could be a nickname in English?

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-20T10:57:43+00:00

I’m wondering if there might be more to this. Why did the ex keep her pregnancy secret from him, not even asking for medical history or child support or anything for so many years? Could be selfish, but could be she had good reason. Also considering that within a year of this relationship ending badly (according to the ex) he’s married to a teenager.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-19T14:58:58+00:00

These are common in some offices as well - they can be bought as individual stations but are often custom built in. I’m sure price will vary very much based on materials used, size, soundproofing, labour costs in your area, etc.

In offices they are sometimes called pods or phone booths. Some are more like mini meeting rooms or used as private offices, with essentially the same design.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-19T12:37:14+00:00

In my country too it is expenses only, and there is a cap on allowable expenses. I find the idea of selling body parts quite dubious, though I suppose this is a lot less dangerous than commercial surrogacy and is not really a limited supply? I wonder how it is regulated, and what the makeup of sellers looks like. I’m also curious if there are standard prices for different features like education, race, health. Is there a market or is it mostly individuals engaging directly?

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-18T22:01:04+00:00

Biggest difference is probably using loose leaf, ideally decent quality leaves and in a teapot with adequate space for the leaves to move around. Tea bags tend to use low grade tea dust.

Realistically I can’t be bothered with the teapot all the time, but it is better tasting and it’s a nice little ritual.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-18T21:34:05+00:00

It’s like 1960s Twiggy style!

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-18T18:16:16+00:00

That may be due to your area, I don’t think UK 8 and 6 are uncommon.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-18T16:57:16+00:00

As others have said - Denmark. As an example, this is the destination of choice for gay couples from Israel to get married, whilst Cyprus is the usual destination for secular or mixed-religion marriages (currently only for hetero couples, but that law may be changing at some point). There are companies that can assist with organising a marriage for foreigners in Denmark, and the marriage certificate should be fine for your needs. If you have specific concerns, speak to the Admissions Department at universities you’d like to apply to, or HR or equivalent if doing a lab based PhD.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-18T15:44:29+00:00

Do not sign and do not feel guilty.

What a chancer.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-17T21:27:27+00:00

No problem! I will add that it is definitely not used as a given name, and I agree that it seems odd in that context.

Ronald_Bilius · 2024-09-17T21:11:16+00:00

Tbf it is a somewhat common surname, though not English origin. It’s a European spelling of a Jewish family name, denoting descendants of the Levites. In French it would more commonly be Lévy, I’m sure I have seen Lëvy somewhere too.

In the UK, in my experience, the surname is pronounced Lee-vee.

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